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Dynamics of Financing and Governance of the Melamchi Water Supply Project in Kathmandu

20 September 2017
The Government of Nepal initiated the Melamchi Water Transfer Project in 1997 to meet the growing demand for water in the capital city, Kathmandu. The project was officially rolled out in year 2000, and since then became instrumental in providing water supply to at least one-fourt of the city.…

Potential Instruments Toward Sustainable Urban Infrastructural Development in Indonesia

20 September 2017
Urban population in Indonesia continue to rise. In 2025, urban population is projected to comprise about 68 percent of the total population. This calls for more sustainable urban infrastructure to respond to the needs of these urban dwellers. Just like many countries in Asia, however, the funds for…

Star Rating Roads for Safety

11 September 2017
Learn how the road safety star rating is done and how it can be incorporated into ADB loan projects. Explore the tools being used such as the Star Rating Demonstrator, and the new application being developed for school communities to measure safety on roads.

Digital Strategies for Development Forum 2017

8 September 2017
Discover how digital technologies can help developing countries to leapfrog over traditional development pathways. The Digital Strategies for Development Forum 2017 focused on "ICT in Education and Smart Cities" as one of the current hot ICT development issues. This report provides a summary of the…

Digital Money Emerging Issues and Policy Actions in Asia

7 September 2017
An increasing number of individuals are now using digital financing, yet many are still unbanked in Asia. In today's digital age, new ways to pay without using cash are now being offered, providing individuals and businesses alike much-sought for convenience and speed. This presentation gives an…

Strengthening Financial Resilience the Role of ADB

6 September 2017
Government financing for disaster reduction is limited because other urgent demands compete for budget allocation. Penetration of market-based risk transfer instruments are also extremely low in many countries. As a result, many development and recovery efforts are delayed or thwarted every time…

The Role of Actuaries and Actuarial Standards in Developing Insurance and Pension Markets

5 September 2017
The actuarial profession significantly contributes to the decision-making processes within the financial services industry, in the area of social protection, and in the management of risk. Standard-setting bodies within the profession, such as the International Actuarial Association (IAA), work…

Study Tour to the Agricultural Markets 2017

1 September 2017
The Asian Development Bank and Mercasa have been working to build the capacity of government officials in selected developing member countries (Kazakhstan, Nepal, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam) on the development, operation, and management of wholesale markets. This report shares full details of the…

Supporting Nepals School Sector Development Plan The Role of ICT

31 August 2017
Nepal has been heavily investing in ICTs to enable more Nepalese access to primary and basic education. Read the results of a workshop on ADB's Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific.

Testing the Graduation Approach in the Philippines

31 August 2017
The graduation approach in social protection is a set of comprehensive interventions aiming to alleviate the plight of the poorest. It includes cash transfers, skills training, access to basic services, and even life coaching. This model is currently implemented in over 30 countries. This…